Yes. You can ask your preparer to provide you with a copy of the receipt that he or she received for e-filing the return. Alternatively, you can call the IRS at 800-829-1040 and ask about your tax account. You’ll be told whether your return has been filed as well as other tax information on the return.
A tax year of less than 12 months. May occur with the startup of a business or change in accounting method.